The Executive Certificate in Homeland Security will educate the student with the knowledge necessary to be a practitioner in the developing field of Homeland Security. The student will be immersed in real-world examples and also learn lessons from experts who have practical experience in this emerging field. Topics covered include Homeland Security solutions, Emergency Management best practices, Counterterrorism strategies, Emergency Preparedness and Critical Incident Response as well as Disaster Recovery. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the abilities necessary to succeed in a career in the various areas of Homeland Security.